Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Share #1 Posted April 16 ….somebody punch me. Simple job - drill a hole in a brass fitting that’s in the end of a polycarbonate cylinder-thingie. I volunteered to take care of it. I do so, clean the part with alcohol….and this happened: Now I get to make the whole goddamn thing over. Yay me. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 16 Share #2 Posted April 16 Just now, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: ….somebody punch me. Simple job - drill a hole in a brass fitting that’s in the end of a polycarbonate cylinder-thingie. I volunteered to take care of it. I do so, clean the part with alcohol….and this happened: Now I get to make the whole goddamn thing over. Yay me. What is the use of this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #3 Posted April 16 Just now, Randomguy said: What is the use of this thing? I have no clue. I make shit I don’t understand. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 16 Share #4 Posted April 16 1 minute ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Now I get to make the whole goddamn thing over. Yay me. What else would you have to do? Nap? Read? Watch some TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 16 Share #5 Posted April 16 Just now, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I have no clue. I make shit I don’t understand. Can't you just put some duct tape on it and call it good? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 16 Share #6 Posted April 16 Just now, Randomguy said: Can't you just put some duct tape on it and call it good? You don't more wonder how he fucked up such a simple job??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted April 16 Share #7 Posted April 16 4 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Now I get to make the whole goddamn thing over. job security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #8 Posted April 16 Just now, Razors Edge said: You don't more wonder how he fucked up such a simple job??? God knows I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #9 Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: What else would you have to do? Nap? Read? Watch some TV? Watch my post count plummet, Mr. Smartypants 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 16 Share #10 Posted April 16 Just now, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Watch my post count plummet, Mr. Smartypants WTF is your intern???? Put that slacker to work on this easy crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted April 16 Share #11 Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: What else would you have to do? Nap? Read? Watch some TV? He could apply some weed and feed to his lawn weeds. And if needed plant some grass seed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 16 Share #12 Posted April 16 Just now, Bikeguy said: He could apply some weed and feed to his lawn weeds. And if needed plant some grass seed too. Perhaps this screw up was intentional? An excuse to neglect his yard work even more? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted April 16 Share #13 Posted April 16 25 minutes ago, Randomguy said: What is the use of this thing? I learned that about polycarbonate used in my RC car bodies and lacquer thinner. Looks like safety glass after an auto accident. Surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirby Posted April 16 Popular Post Share #14 Posted April 16 1 hour ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: ….somebody punch me. Simple job - drill a hole in a brass fitting that’s in the end of a polycarbonate cylinder-thingie. I volunteered to take care of it. I do so, clean the part with alcohol….and this happened: Now I get to make the whole goddamn thing over. Yay me. It has a hole in it, they didn't say don't mess up the rest of it. Just hand it back and act like nothing happened. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #15 Posted April 16 34 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I learned that about polycarbonate used in my RC car bodies and lacquer thinner. Looks like safety glass after an auto accident. Surprise. I know acetone will raise hell with it, but didn't think twice about using denatured alcohol. I think I'll go home and have some good-natured alcohol. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 16 Share #16 Posted April 16 12 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I know acetone will raise hell with it, but didn't think twice about using denatured alcohol. I think I'll go home and have some good-natured alcohol. Did you ask them why they didn't make the part with a hole already in it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted April 16 Share #17 Posted April 16 quick, put it on someone else's desk. Then ask if anyone has seen that part they wanted you to modify 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 16 Share #18 Posted April 16 Wait! I am sti 38 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I know acetone will raise hell with it, but didn't think twice about using denatured alcohol. I think I'll go home and have some good-natured alcohol. I remember trying to clean the white pick guard thingy on my guitar as a kiddo with carbon tetrachloride. How the heck did kids in the 60s get hold of that stuff anyhoo?! Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 16 Share #19 Posted April 16 42 minutes ago, Kirby said: It has a hole in it, they didn't say don't mess up the rest of it. Just hand it back and act like nothing happened. Definitely POTD at least. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted April 16 Share #20 Posted April 16 2 hours ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I have no clue. I make shit I don’t understand. Have you considered switching careers to becoming a government bureaucrat? You could be a natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 16 Share #21 Posted April 16 1 minute ago, JerrySTL said: Have you considered switching careers to becoming a government bureaucrat? You could be a natural. He does seem to have a talent for "helping out" by "delaying things". On what planet is it considered "helping out" to FUBAR something like that doodad? He needs to slow down, or he's the future CEO of Boeing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #22 Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Ralphie said: I remember trying to clean the white pick guard thingy on my guitar as a kiddo with carbon tetrachloride. I ruined a motorcycle seat with Simple Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted April 16 Share #23 Posted April 16 3 hours ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: ….somebody punch me. Simple job - drill a hole in a brass fitting that’s in the end of a polycarbonate cylinder-thingie. I volunteered to take care of it. I do so, clean the part with alcohol….and this happened: Now I get to make the whole goddamn thing over. Yay me. What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted April 16 Share #24 Posted April 16 2 hours ago, Ralphie said: Wait! I am sti I remember trying to clean the white pick guard thingy on my guitar as a kiddo with carbon tetrachloride. How the heck did kids in the 60s get hold of that stuff anyhoo?! Sheesh! I think in the early 60's you could buy it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #25 Posted April 16 2 hours ago, Zealot said: What is that? A thing for the thing that does stuff - duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted April 16 Share #26 Posted April 16 45 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: A thing for the thing that does stuff - duh. Thanks for clarifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #27 Posted April 16 9 minutes ago, Zealot said: Thanks for clarifying. Something for Chemistry. I believe it’s some sort of small vacuum thingie. Now you know exactly as much as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 16 Share #28 Posted April 16 10 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Something for Chemistry. I believe it’s some sort of small vacuum thingie. Now you know exactly as much as I do. I don’t think cracks in vacuum thingies is ever a good thing. Maybe Dr Mickin can weigh in on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 16 Author Share #29 Posted April 16 7 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I don’t think cracks in vacuum thingies is ever a good thing. Maybe Dr Mickin can weigh in on this. Crack kills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted April 16 Share #30 Posted April 16 31 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Something for Chemistry. I believe it’s some sort of small vacuum thingie. Now you know exactly as much as I do. I find this interesting. If someone asked me to fix or modify something, or if I simply volunteered to do it and I didn’t know what the thing was, I’d ask. Always been that way. Maybe I’m just weird. OK, I am weird. But I meant in this instance… 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 16 Share #31 Posted April 16 30 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Crack kills This is your brain. This is your brain with cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 16 Share #32 Posted April 16 4 hours ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: I ruined a motorcycle seat with Simple Green. Wow. I thought Simple Green was just a soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 17 Author Share #33 Posted April 17 10 hours ago, Zealot said: I find this interesting. If someone asked me to fix or modify something, or if I simply volunteered to do it and I didn’t know what the thing was, I’d ask. Always been that way. Maybe I’m just weird. OK, I am weird. But I meant in this instance… 😉 The problem with this stuff is when I ask, I get an answer, which I still don’t understand. Science at this level is way beyond me. (And the people who DO it are not necess-celery good at explaining it.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 17 Author Share #34 Posted April 17 11 hours ago, Ralphie said: Wow. I thought Simple Green was just a soap. There are some rubber/plastic/vinyls it is not compatible with ie; 1200 GoldWing seats. The surface of the seat got...gummy... Took forever to suss out what the issue was. Another guy had the same issue and we went back and forth about what we'd used on the seat (ArmorAll etc.) and the only thing we had in common was Simple Green. "Test in a small, inconspicuous area" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted April 17 Author Share #35 Posted April 17 20 hours ago, Razors Edge said: WTF is your intern???? Put that slacker to work on this easy crap! This is something that requires YEARS of training. Do you really think an intern could post the drivel I do, while I make a new part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 17 Share #36 Posted April 17 12 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: This is something that requires YEARS of training. Do you really think an intern could post the drivel I do, while I make a new part? Sort of thinking, "Yeah. Let's give it a try." But wait a little bit and we can skip to SnarkyChatGPT instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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